嘴脸

嘴臉

zuǐliǎn

noun #17,052

Meanings

Literally 'mouth-face' - but exclusively used as an insult, implying someone's face reveals their despicable nature.

HSK 6

他终于露出了真实的嘴脸。

Tā zhōngyú lùchū le zhēnshí de zuǐliǎn.

He finally showed his true colors.

HSK 6

我再也不想看到他那副嘴脸。

Wǒ zàiyě bù xiǎng kàndào tā nà fù zuǐliǎn.

I never want to see that ugly mug of his again.

usage

嘴脸 is always derogatory. It doesn't just mean 'face' - it implies a disgusting or hypocritical appearance. Never use it neutrally.

嘴 zuǐ

脸 liǎn